2004 Nissan Armada Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Nissan Armada, 3% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 20017 I was rear ended on i95 by another driver at no fault on my part. I requested the vehicle be fixed but a check of only $384.80 was mailed to me 2 years later. Now the vehicles steering wables, along with the brakes and wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #11343601, filed 2020-08, 190,000 miles“Bought new Armada in november 2004. It has been at the service center at bankston lewisville twice now. Repeat problem with brake failure and steering wheel shaking. Unibody creaks all the time. 2nd row seat belt failed twice, which threw my baby and her car seat into the back of the driver's seat!!! Dash and consoles rattle all the time. Wind noise is horrible! Dealer said they will work on it. I called Nissan consumer affairs and are waiting for a response from a regional specialist.”
NHTSA complaint #10112259, filed 2005-02, 6,500 miles“The vehicle steering wheel kept on veering to the right while vehicle in occupying and got worse at braking. I have to constantly hold the steering wheel firmly and veer it to the left in order to keep the vehicle running straight. This will cause hundred of dollars to fix and could cause serious injury or death to people who driving it. The dealer said this is normal crown drift and don't do anything to fix the problem. I had contacted Nissan manufacture concern about this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074866, filed 2004-06, 830 miles“We have been experirencing problems with cabin noise. There is wind getting in the vehicle and you can definitelty hear it. Another problem we have had is the right rear power window scrubbing when you let it up or down. I have set an appointment for it and the cabin noise to be serviced. I called the dealership today and asked about recalls on this vehicle, because mine shakes as you are stopping, possibly a brake or rotor problem. I was told there were no recalls, but they didn't even tell me about the service bulletins on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10096078, filed 2004-10, 3,150 miles“We bought a brand new 2004 Nissan Armada from brown&brown Nissan in tempe arizona on may 12, 2004. The car has problem with alignment and brakes. The steering always lean to the right even run on the floated road, the whole car shaken when running on the rough road and breaking, window making noise when car shaken. We brought the vehicle back to the dealer and notify them about the problems that we had experienced on may 13, 2004. The service tech told us it is normal nothing wrong with the vehicle and said that Nissan made all vehicles like that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073040, filed 2004-05, 826 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10043772Mar 22, 2012Nissan: power steering hose service part change. The hose now comes without the pressure sensor. Do not damage pressure sensor upon removal. If only pressure sensor needs…
- 10017964Nov 21, 2005Vibration in steering wheel at 29 or 58 mph.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 10% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 4 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Armada
317 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Armada
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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